Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi says Saudi Arabia has always stood by Pakistan in war and peace.

Talking to Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malki in Islamabad on Saturday, he expressed gratitude to the Government of Saudi Arabia and the Ambassador for their sincere, brotherly, and effective role during Pakistan-India tensions.

Mohsin Naqvi said that a comprehensive crackdown is being carried out against the mafia involved in begging in Saudi Arabia. He assured that a zero-tolerance policy has been adopted against the beggar mafia.

Speaking on the occasion, the Saudi Ambassador said Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan as being its brotherly and friendly country.